1) A Japa… Read Full Bio ↴There are various bands/artists under the name Versailles:
1) A Japanese visual kei band
A Japanese symphonic metal band formed in 2007. Versailles' key characteristics are their rococo-esque costumes, dueling guitar sounds and heavy but melodic arrangements. The concept is a formula of "absolute beauty and extreme aestheticism". The duel guitars sound like rose vines grown riot over an agitated rhythm. Those sounds sketch the story of "The Descendants of the Rose". In August 2008, the band had to change their name because of a trademark issue in the USA. Another artist there called themselves Versailles, and warned the band through their lawyer not to use the name in American territory. So the band added "Philharmonic Quintet" after the name Versailles. Versailles was formed by KAMIJO (vocals), HIZAKI and TERU (guitars), Jasmine You (bass) and YUKI (drums). On August 9th, 2009, bassist Jasmine You suddenly passed away, only 30 years old. Due to this tragic event, the planned major debut on Warner Music Japan was delayed to January 2010. In September 2010, Versailles announced that their temporary support bassist Masashi (ex- ＡＬＰＨＡ and Ａｓｈ) will be the 6th member of the band, while Jasmine You will remain an "Eternal Member" of Versailles.
https://chateau-agency.com/versailles/
http://www.myspace.com/versaillesjp
http://www.twitter.com/Versailles_P_Q
2) Dianna Marie St.Hilaire, singer, songwriter and piano player.
A emotional rollercoaster of piano keys, and a devious childlike outlook, Versailles little girls all mold together to form one unique artist.
The pain and torment of a sad child come at you with each delicate racing note. Versailles is darkwave that blends the vocals and playing of Tori Amos with an 80s new wave feel. Forming a rich catacomb of deep running emotions.
Following the release of her first EP Believe in 2005 she has had 3 songs released on Cleopatra Records in 2005,2006 and 2007. Versailles is on A Gothic Acoustic Tribute To NIN, A Tribute to She Wants Revenge , Stop Me If You Think Youve Heard This One Before (Tribute to The Smiths), and Gothic Divas. Two of these songs were produced by Gregory Butler who has also produced Switchblade Symphony.
Currently Versailles just got done with new album Broken Dolls released in late 2008. This album holds 15 songs very dear to Versailles based around the emotional side of abuse in many different forms. Following this release is a book of short stories written by Versailles. These stories "Wendy's Razor Blades", "Fade", "Mars", "Broken Dolls", "Pages", and "Legion" all show a girls struggle through different types of abuse and destruction.
Versailles went on a 3 week tour through the south, southwestern and northeastern United States for the "Broken Dolls Tour". Shortly after she went on a month tour with artists Bella Morte and Ego Likeness across the United States. Versailles is currently working on a new EP to be released in 2010 with producer Eric Greedy. Also Versailles is going to be in the newly anticipated film Black Room Doom by legendary producer Kim Fowley.
http://myspace.com/versailles
http://ilike.com/artist/versailles
http://versaillesband.net
3) Math Rock/Post Rock group
Who released one album, “The Great Axis”, and one split 7” with The Mercury Program in the late ’90s.
4) French progressive rock/symphonic rock band
that released 4 albums between 1990 and 1998. Their lead guitarist and singer, Guillaume de la Pilière released 2 solo albums. 3 members of the band joined another French prog band, Mona Lisa, for a studio album in 1998 and a live album at Progfest 2000.
5) A female-fronted gothic band from the US.
6) A rock band from Italy
7) A four piece emo band from Philadelphia
After Cloudia
Versailles Lyrics
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kaze to onaji hayasa de
futari de aruita tsumori de ita no ni
fumishimeru tabi
toki ga zureteyuku
jibun no kage ga ukabi
me wo sorashi iki wo tomete
kage ga nobiteyuku
kizu ga toozakaru
you de ite shidai ni ookikunatteta
se wo muketeita taiyou no mashita e
ikeba subete kakuseru
shinjiteru aeru koto wo
zutto negai tsudzuketeta kedo
yume ga sameru to anata wa inakatta
kurikaeshita kanashimi wa tsunoru
kizu wo kakuseba anata mo kieteyuku
hikari no shita de
toki wa toumei na negai dake wo dakishimete
sora no namida wa todokanai
semete furesasete
yume ga sameru to anata wa inakatta
kurikaeshita kanashimi wa tsunoru
kizu wo kakuseba anata mo kieteyuku
hikari no naka e
ano hi te wo furu anata no yume wo mita
tsukamikaketa sono ude wa ima mo
tooku hateshinai sora e kieteyuku
niji wo nokoshite
anata ga ita ano hi wo
omou tabi ni kurushii
The lyrics of Versailles's song "After Cloudia" are very emotional and poetic. The song reflects on the pain of loss and the enduring impact of memories. The first verse describes a walk taken by two people under the shadow of clouds. Despite their initial intentions to walk together, as they step forward, they experience a time lapse and their personal shadows elongate, suggesting physical distance and emotional separation. The second verse talks about the singer's desire to meet someone they believe they can find comfort with but feels overwhelmed by the constantly surfacing pain of memories, which only grow in intensity. The singer is struggling with feelings of loss and has doubts about their ability to heal from the pain.
The chorus is contemplative, pointing out that the pain of loss may never truly go away, but one can learn to carry it and move forward. The lyrics suggest that even though moving on can be difficult, it is possible to find comfort and healing through a commitment to hope and belief in the future. Finally, the last verse laments the loss of a dream and the disappearances of a loved one. The singer remembers waving goodbye to their loved one, unsure if they would ever meet again, but still holding onto the memory of their dream.
Overall, "After Cloudia" is a song about the difficulties of moving on and finding meaning in life after experiencing loss. The song expresses a range of emotions, from hopelessness and despair to acceptance and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
kumo no kage no shita
Under the shadow of the clouds
kaze to onaji hayasa de
At the same speed as the wind
futari de aruita tsumori de ita no ni
Our intention was to walk together
fumishimeru tabi
As we take each step
toki ga zureteyuku
Time starts to drift off
jibun no kage ga ukabi
Our own shadow appears
me wo sorashi iki wo tomete
Taking a deep breath and closing our eyes
kage ga nobiteyuku
As the shadow grows longer
kizu ga toozakaru
The wound starts to heal
you de ite shidai ni ookikunatteta
It gradually grows, as if it were easy
se wo muketeita taiyou no mashita e
Towards the setting sun, we went
ikeba subete kakuseru
If we continued, we could hide everything
shinjiteru aeru koto wo
Believing that we can meet
zutto negai tsudzuketeta kedo
We kept wishing for it, but
yume ga sameru to anata wa inakatta
When I woke up, you were not there
kurikaeshita kanashimi wa tsunoru
The repeated sadness intensifies
kizu wo kakuseba anata mo kieteyuku
If I hide my wounds, you will also disappear
hikari no shita de
Beneath the light
toki wa toumei na negai dake wo dakishimete
Time holds only my clear wish
sora no namida wa todokanai
The tears of the sky cannot reach
semete furesasete
At least let me feel them
hikari no naka e
Into the light
ano hi te wo furu anata no yume wo mita
On that day, I waved my hand and saw your dream
tsukamikaketa sono ude wa ima mo
I still remember your arm that I held onto
tooku hateshinai sora e kieteyuku
Disappearing into the far, never-ending sky
niji wo nokoshite
Leaving behind a rainbow
anata ga ita ano hi wo
The day you were there
omou tabi ni kurushii
Every time I think of it, it hurts
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
João Roberto Marques
Eu amo tanto essa música 🖤🖤🖤, linda demais...
jyushimatsuri
all these years and nothing tops this song, EVER
XX MAN
I'm from 2080, nobody has created anything better than this yet
Izela Creyo
DURING ALL THE SONG I WAS CRYING THRILLED, THANKSVERSAILLES 🙏🖤
snappy
Vocal Orgasm + Classical Influence + Hizaki and Teru's Guitar + Jasmine's Bass Drops + Yuki's Technical Drumming = A shipment of WIN :)
saxoniatank
one of the greatest japanese metal songs
♥ArreiS♥
I don't know how this song could have two dislikes...
PigFish
12
Alucard
To be clear, I did not dislike the song. It's a great song.
Alucard
Now 8